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This public service ad campaign distributed 20 video cameras to 20 teens and captured a telling portrait of their struggles to graduate from high school. These at-risk students had the license to film and speak freely; what they came back with reminds us how hard it is to be young, and how critical it is to have someone to give you a  "boost" of support. From Travis in New Orleans to JR in Seattle; from Hannah in Milton, Vermont to Cindy in Chicago, each of these 11th and 12th graders faces some obstacle to seeing his or her name on a diploma—and all have someone who's egging them on. We particularly recommend the clips from Roderick. The senior from South Central L.A. speaks eloquently of how tough reading can be, what a "Rock 'n Roll freak" he is, how creepy it is to be checked out by a gang-banger, and how his grandma motivates him.

Jan 01, 2008
Good-Bye From Yahoo! Picks - Good-bye!

Dec 31, 2007
Long Awkward Pose - smile for the camera. Keep smiling.

Dec 28, 2007
Starship Dimensions - space invaders.

Dec 27, 2007
Kiddie Records Weekly - the gang's all here.

Dec 26, 2007
Japander.com - money changes everything.

Dec 25, 2007
Scared of Santa - who is that bearded man?

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